How To Fix WSTP034 - Caution: Material is in the promotion as of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTP - Messages for IAC Sales Prices in SAP Retail Store

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Caution: Material is in the promotion as of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTP034 - Caution: Material is in the promotion as of &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTP034: "Caution: Material is in the promotion as of &1":
  
  1. Cause of the Message
  The message WSTP034 is a warning/caution message generated by the SAP Promotion Management module (part of SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail). It indicates that the material you are trying to process (e.g., create a sales order, change stock, or update master data) is currently involved in an active promotion as of the date provided in the message (represented by &1).
  This means:
  
  The material is part of a promotion campaign that is valid on the specified date.
  The system is cautioning you because changes to the material or transactions involving it might affect the promotion conditions, pricing, or reporting.
  
  
  2. When Does This Message Occur?
  
  When you try to change or process a material that is linked to an active promotion.
  When you create or modify sales documents involving a material under promotion.
  When you update master data or pricing conditions for a material currently in a promotion period.
  
  
  3. Implications
  
  The message is a caution, not an error, so it usually does not block the transaction but warns the user.
  It helps prevent unintended consequences on promotional pricing or reporting.
  Ignoring the message might lead to inconsistencies in promotion calculations or customer billing.
  
  
  4. Solution / Recommended Actions
  
  Review the Promotion: Check the promotion details for the material and the date mentioned in the message.
  
  Use transaction codes like WSP1 (Promotion Management) or relevant Retail promotion transactions.
  
  
  Coordinate Changes: If you need to change the material or pricing, coordinate with the promotion management team to ensure changes do not conflict with the active promotion.
  Adjust Timing: If possible, schedule changes outside the promotion period.
  Acknowledge the Warning: If the change is intentional and understood, you can proceed with the transaction after acknowledging the caution.
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify if the pricing conditions or discounts are correctly applied post-change.
  
  
  5. Related Information
  
  Promotion Management in SAP Retail: This module manages promotional campaigns, pricing, and discounts for materials.
  Message Class: WSTP (related to Promotion Management).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WSP1 - Promotion Management: Display/Change Promotions
  WSP2 - Promotion Management: Create Promotions
  WSP3 - Promotion Management: Display Promotions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to promotion management and message WSTP034 for any updates or patches.
  User Training: Users working with promotions should be trained to understand the impact of changes during active promotions.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message
  WSTP034: Caution: Material is in the promotion as of &1
  
  
  Cause
  Material is part of an active promotion on the given date
  
  
  Effect
  Warning to prevent unintended changes affecting promotions
  
  
  Solution
  Review promotion, coordinate changes, proceed with caution
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  WSP1, WSP2, WSP3 (Promotion Management)
  
  
  
  
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